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Coastal Front Patio Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Redux
Ranch Redux
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.
Retractable Roof, Indiana
Retractable Roof, Indiana
ShadeFXShadeFX
A 14′ x 10′ retractable roof in Harbor-Time Alpine White fabric was customized to fit a pergola in Indiana. The structure and roof duo ensures the homeowners always have clear sightlines through their front window.
The Bungalow at Brenneckes
The Bungalow at Brenneckes
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The lanai serves as a second great room. A wicker sofa and matching armchairs overlook the ocean view. Blue and white pillows decorate the outdoor furniture and continue the beach house theme used throughout the home. The coral motif on the rug compliments the throw pillows and the cream colored cushions ground the space, the outdoor dining chairs are built out of recycled boat wood. A shell chandelier hangs above the teak table. On the far side of the lanai an orange swing bed hangs next to some red floor poufs.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Medium sized coastal front patio in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and no cover.
Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL
Julia Starr Sanford - Amelia Island, FL
Oasis Rug & Home / Pearl HomeOasis Rug & Home / Pearl Home
Furnishings and accents provided by Pearl Home (Jax Beach) among other resources www.pearlhome.biz Wally Sears (photographer) / Julia Starr Sanford (designer)
Orchid, Corona Del Mar
Orchid, Corona Del Mar
Cynthia Childs, ArchitectCynthia Childs, Architect
This is an example of a coastal front patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Westhampton Beach Home for Family and Friends
Westhampton Beach Home for Family and Friends
Darci Hether New YorkDarci Hether New York
This three-story Westhampton Beach home designed for family get-togethers features a large entry and open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room. The kitchen was gut-renovated to merge seamlessly with the living room. For worry-free entertaining and clean-up, we used lots of performance fabrics and refinished the existing hardwood floors with a custom greige stain. A palette of blues, creams, and grays, with a touch of yellow, is complemented by natural materials like wicker and wood. The elegant furniture, striking decor, and statement lighting create a light and airy interior that is both sophisticated and welcoming, for beach living at its best, without the fuss! --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, see here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/westhampton-beach-home-for-gatherings/
Solbakken Lakefront Home
Solbakken Lakefront Home
MSI Custom Homes, LLCMSI Custom Homes, LLC
Saari & Forrai
Large nautical front patio in Minneapolis with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Artist's Home
Artist's Home
K-Co Construction, Inc.K-Co Construction, Inc.
It's hard to believe this was once a small, drab, 50's-era tract home. Our client, an artist, loved the location but wanted a modern, unique look with more space for her to work. We added over 2,000 square feet of living space including a studio with its own bathroom and a laundry/potting room. The cramped old-fashioned kitchen was opened up to the living area to create a high-ceiling great room. Outside, a new driveway, patio and walkway incorporate brightly colored surfaces as a contrast to the abundant greenery of the garden.
Heliotrope II
Heliotrope II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a coastal front patio in Orange County with a fire feature, concrete slabs and no cover.
Balboa Vacation Rental
Balboa Vacation Rental
Solutions by Design, LLC.Solutions by Design, LLC.
water front seating area with classic tile simulating sand
Small nautical front patio in Orange County with natural stone paving.
Gallery
Gallery
Dan Viehmann LandscapingDan Viehmann Landscaping
The granite cobblestone apron provides an interesting transition of materials from the asphalt driveway to the natural geometric bluestone walkway.
Photo of a small beach style front patio in Portland Maine with natural stone paving and no cover.
Beach Cottage Reno
Beach Cottage Reno
Built Custom Homes, LLCBuilt Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a coastal front patio in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen.
St. Petersburg Bungalow
St. Petersburg Bungalow
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
The rear garden will provide plenty of space for entertaining, and the fire pit will provide the interest.
Photo of a medium sized nautical front patio in Tampa with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Paver Driveway
Paver Driveway
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Our clients needed to replace their old driveway with a new paver driveway.
Design ideas for a large coastal front patio in Other with concrete paving and no cover.
Pavers Driveway, Walkway & Patio with Gold, Santa Maria CA
Pavers Driveway, Walkway & Patio with Gold, Santa Maria CA
Chaparral Pavers of Santa MariaChaparral Pavers of Santa Maria
Pavers Driveway, Walkway & Patio with Gold. Photography: © Kelly Sinkinson
Inspiration for a beach style front patio in Santa Barbara with concrete paving.
Spec Home
Spec Home
Joanna Ianni DesignsJoanna Ianni Designs
Photo of a coastal front patio in Houston with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Bayshores Drive
Bayshores Drive
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel
Design ideas for a beach style front patio in Orange County with a water feature.
Fovero RLM Wall Sconces
Fovero RLM Wall Sconces
HTM Lighting SolutionsHTM Lighting Solutions
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front patio in Tampa with decking and a roof extension.
Retractable Roof, Indiana
Retractable Roof, Indiana
ShadeFXShadeFX
A 14′ x 10′ retractable roof in Harbor-Time Alpine White fabric was customized to fit a pergola in Indiana. The structure and roof duo ensures the homeowners always have clear sightlines through their front window.

Coastal Front Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your coastal patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your coastal patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your coastal patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my coastal patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various coastal patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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